News Channel 9 Reports on the Status of CCE Onondaga’s 4-H Program
Keith Kobland, Reporter for News Channel 9, did a feature story on the status of CCE Onondaga’s 4-H Program. The coverage aired during the February 16, 2011 5:30p.m. news broadcast. To view the news segment click here.
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GROUNDSWELL Center for Local Food & Farming http://www.groundswellcenter.org./ PO Box 6679, Ithaca, NY 14851-6679 info@groundswellcenter.org 607-277-0180 |
NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release: 2/4/11 Contact: Joanna Green, 607-277-0180, joannajgreen@gmail.com
GROUNDSWELL LAUNCHES NEW FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming Offers Training Program for Aspiring Farmers and Market Gardeners
Ithaca, NY – Starting this spring, local agriculture education nonprofit Groundswell will offer a training program for aspiring farmers and market gardeners that combines training, mentoring, business planning support, and affordable access to land at EcoVillage in Ithaca. Beginning April 15 and running through November 15, the New Farmer Training Program provides 100 hours of classroom training, hands-on workshops, farm visits, and supervised work experience on successful local farms. Instruction will be provided by experienced farmer mentors, as well as subject matter experts from our partner institutions such as Cornell University, USDA, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. A Certificate in Sustainable Farming will be awarded to trainees upon completion of the program.
The New Farmer Training Project’s flexible curriculum is geared for both entry-level trainees and more experienced beginning farmers and interns who want to deepen their knowledge of sustainable production practices and the science behind those practices. Trainees can choose to concentrate their studies on the management of vegetables, fruits, livestock, or poultry, or pursue a diversified curriculum. Each trainee will have an individualized Learning Contract, and will be evaluated on the basis of that contract before being awarded a certificate of completion. The April-November curriculum focuses on sustainable production systems and exposes trainees to a variety of successful small farm management models. A separate certificate program will be offered in the winter with a focus on business planning, management and marketing.
Groundswell is committed to the vision of a regionally self-reliant food system that provides good food and economic opportunities for everyone. The New Farmer Training Program seeks to engage trainees from diverse cultural, racial, and economic backgrounds to participate in a supportive, trainee-driven learning environment. Minority, new immigrant and limited-resource trainees are especially encouraged to apply. Tuition for the 2011 Sustainable Farming Certificate Program is just $600, and substantial scholarship support is offered. Most classes will be held evenings and weekends to accommodate folks with job, family or farm responsibilities.
Applications for the New Farmer Training Program are now online. Visit www.groundswellcenter.org to learn more and apply today.
The Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming is an initiative of the EcoVillage Center
for Sustainability Education/Center for Transformative Action. Support for Groundswell comes from individuals and businesses who believe in the importance of strong local food systems, and from the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program of the National Institute for Food and Agriculture-USDA, Grant #2010-49400-21799. For more information, visit www.groundswellcenter.org.
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Groundswell is an initiative of the not-for-profit Center for Transformative Action, Tax ID: 16-0990318
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Center for Local Food & Farming www.groundswellcenter.org PO Box 6679, Ithaca, NY 14851-6679 info@groundswellcenter.org 607-277-0180 |
NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release: 2/4/11 Contact: Joanna Green, 607-277-0180, joannajgreen@gmail.com
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: GROUNDSWELL’S SUMMER PRACTICUM IN SUSTAINABLE FARMING & LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming gears up to offer popular summer course
Ithaca, NY – In cooperation with the Environmental Studies Program at Tompkins Cortland Community College, Groundswell will again offer the eight-week Summer Practicum in Sustainable Farming and Local Food Systems in 2011. The Summer Practicum is designed for students from any discipline as well as non-students who are interested in learning more about sustainable agriculture, local food systems and food justice issues. The class will meet for three full days each week to explore these issues through readings, discussion, lectures, field trips, labs, and immersion in the actual work of operating a successful and sustainable small farm.
Mondays will be spent working and learning at West Haven Farm at EcoVillage, where Farm Manager Todd McLane will provide instruction in a variety of sustainable farming practices, from crop cultivation to pest and weed control, to harvest, post-harvest handling and record-keeping. On Wednesdays, students will spend the day interacting with a stellar line-up of guest speakers from Cornell, Ithaca College, TC3, and the local community, as well as preparing and enjoying a regionally sourced menu during their weekly “Local Lunch Lab”. Each Friday, students will hit the road and visit more local farms, food businesses, and community organizations for a close-up look at Ithaca’s vibrant local food system. Each student will also spend a Saturday helping Todd with set-up, sales, and clean-up at the Ithaca Farmers Market.
Tuition for New York State residents enrolling through TC3 is $1,034 and tuition for non-credit students enrolling directly through Groundswell is $850. Substantial scholarship support is available for the 2011 Practicum, including several partial and full scholarships. Minority and limited-resource students are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications for the Summer Practicum are now online. For more information and to apply, visit www.groundswellcenter.org.
The Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming is an initiative of the EcoVillage Center for Sustainability Education/Center for Transformative Action. Support for Groundswell comes from individuals and businesses who believe in the importance of strong local food systems,
and from the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program of the National Institute for Food and Agriculture-USDA, Grant #2010-49400-21799. For more information, visit www.groundswellcenter.org.
Groundswell is an initiative of the not-for-profit Center for Transformative Action, Tax ID: 16-0990318
Women’s Outdoor Skills Workshop
The Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Bridgeport Rod and Gun Club
Introductory Classes Include:
Archery, Fishing Basics, Birding,
Shotgun Shooting, Aquatic Ecology, Riffle Shooting,
Fly Fishing, Campfire Cooking, Fly Tying,
Turkey Hunting, Geo-caching, Wilderness Survival,
Nature Journaling, Muzzle-loading, Cooking Wild Game
For Women – Age 12 and Over
No Fee – Space is Limited – Pre-registration Required by April 1st
Registration materials available January 24, 2011
Contact
Womeninnature@gmail.com (new email address)
(315) 243-7667
View PDF
Weekend Gardener Lecture Series
Let us help you with the winter blues by attending one of our lectures. If you see a topic that interest you call today to register by phone or on our web site.
- Febuary 19th Proper pruning tecniques of trees and shrubs
- Febuary 26th Trees in the landscape what tree is right for me
- March 12th Blooms of Central New York
- March 19th Principles of Landscape Design
| Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:30am Location: The Atrium Building 2 Clinton Square Downtown Syracuse Fee: $12.00 per session Contact: t.315.424.9485 ext.236 or www.extendonondaga.org |
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